@@FMI_TheMixEngineEar Hi - We used a Shure SM57 and a Royer R-121! 🎸🔊🎤 Shure SM57: www.guitarcenter.com/Shure/SM57-Dynamic-Instrument-Microphone-1274034493845.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA Royer R-121: www.guitarcenter.com/Royer/R-121-Ribbon-Microphone-Nickel-1274319728010.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA SM57/R-121 Bundle with special clip: www.guitarcenter.com/Royer/Royer-R-121-Shure-SM57-Recording-Mic-Pack-1500000323393.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Good choice to have Kirk Fletcher demo this amp. Authentic, great vocals, easy to understand and very likable. Didn't over sell it, plus a good manicure. I watched the full 14 mins due to him and his blues playing skills. Loved the benefit of pushing the mic back for that vintage jazz sound. If it's good enough for Kirk, it's good enough for me. Ordering mine today.
Kirk Fletcher is who I wanna be when I grow up ( I,’m 64 years old)I’ve told him to his face……. He told me OH, NO, NO, NO……. he is an awesome person. He once spent about 10 min with my son (about 12 at the time) lending my son one of HIS guitars. He was in Between sets. He played a lick, my son played it back. Kirk just cracked up that my son could play it back. These days I could NEVER get up on stage with Kirk, but, my son ( age 35) could get up with Kirk and play. Some of that is because he took Kirk’s advice to keep playing and practicing……… like I said Kirk is an incredible human being………… love you Kirk!
Stellar demo. I could listen to Kirk play all day long, and talk too! Such a likeable dude. His enthusiasm for the amp is palpable. The new pushed sound is cool. All in all, Katana's are great amps that cover a lot of sonic ground and I always recommend them for people who are starting out or for people who want an easy grab-and-go amp or anyone really who just wants a decent amp for sub 500 dollars.
They've really outdone themselves with the new voicing on the clean as the compression sounds like what I want out of a clean channel and the added pushed amp. Especially now that cleans and pushed have become quite important to me and sold me on the Katana.
Just got a Gen 3 Kat 50- lovely. I did a lot of gigs with a Kat 50 Mk1 since 2017, and they just keep going and sound great, and survived a couple of falls out of the van. Don't see a need for any other amp. After years of lugging heavy tube amps around, I now don't miss 'em a bit.
Finally, some blues/roots tones out of a Katana! I think the Line6 Catalyst is still ahead in that department, and has XLR out. Five simultaneous stereo effects on the Gen 3 Katana is a definite plus, though. So much value at a beginner price point!
The problem with the Catalyst is it is line 6.....I have some other Roland/boss gear. And Roland/boss really infuriates me sometimes. But they're stuff is just bulletproof.
Love your tone, love your playing. Your gold top tones remind me of Bruce Conte’s ‘57 gold top that he used with Tower Of Power. Great demo of the Kat gen3. They are great amps for the money. Thanks for sharing.
Pretty great video! Glad they focused on blues and not metal like most boss products. I have the MK2 100 1x12, I gigged out with it regularly for year now and it’s better than any tube amp I’ve ever taken out. It’s got great tones at any or no volume on stage and the foot controller opens it up to being a great versatile tool. I’m not saying it’s better sounding than a tube amp being pushed, but it’s better in the fact I can dial in my tone and when asked to turn down it’s as good with low volume as it is cranked. Tube amps are not like that.
I have a Katana 50 and a Boss eband amp and connected the two and magic happened! Boss has got to follow up on that eband idea with a bigger screen and more drum accompaniment and whatever else they can throw in there!!😎🤘Gen 5.
Does this guitar amp have some good bass from the woofers? Like 12 inch woofer? If the back is fully open, that means no bass from it?? I thought closed enclosures would make more bass but if the back is fully open, no bass ability?
Awesome demo. The pushed setting sounds great. Never liked the clean setting on the older models. I would love to do a side by side comparison with my Roland Blues Cube Hot. I may have to pull the trigger on this amp.
I also have a blues cube hot and am contemplating getting this amp. But I’m hesitant because I sold my katana 100 mkii and got the Roland amp shortly after. Remembering how much better I thought the blues cube sounded over the katana makes me cautious about buying another katana amp. But they have worked on and improved the sound on gen 3 so maybe I will give it another try someday. Still don’t think it will beat what I’m getting out of my Roland amp. Won’t ever be getting rid of the Roland amplifier but still somewhat interested in the new gen 3 katana’s. Cheers
Such a missed opportunity. The katana Go has a small LCD screen that allows for a tuner and to see what effect is selected so you don't have to carry a crib sheet to see what effect "yellow" is. It's their own design! Why isn't it in the Katana? Such a shame.
bought the artist mk ll 9 months ago. bought the artist gen lll last week from G.C. Yes, the added features are worth it. Unfortunately 😂😂😂. However, connecting them together? Sweet! Low volume dream come true.
The first time I saw Kirk play was at a Kid Ramos gig in Fullerton at Stubricks steakhouse. The late GREAT LYNWOOD SLIM fronted the band for the first set. Kirk was in the back corner playing rhythm for Kid. I thought, what’s all this stuff I have been hearing, Kirk Fletcher? He’s not THAT great……..The second set was fronted by the great Kim Wilson, they were about three songs in, Kid started to go into a solo, Kim gave Kid a cross throught sign and pointed to Kirk…….. I found out what kind of a MUSICIAN Kirk is,I have to ask….. Kirk, how much did the roof that you BLEW OFF cost you that night?????? Although he is too humble, he will never admit how GREAT of a blues player he is!!!!!!!
It's basically a modeller-multi effect unit with a speaker attached in a little cab when all is said and done I think. Boss make better modellers as stand-alone's that produce much more flexibility in my experience. Hearing it used here only in blues tones is not a great example of it's other capacity across the board.
Sorry to say, I had that amp and gigged with it one night and hated it. traded it in the next day for The Artist MK2. Killer amp!! I would think the Gen 3 would blow the Mustang away as well. I am going to get the Artist Gen 3. pre-ordered it June 4th
@@johnalfieri1613I'm tending to agree... I just don't feel like it would handle high frequency.. high gain or high anything at a suitable high output level. As far as using to record vua USB on my computer... it sounds great!.
@@x--LeethaL--x You hit the nail on the head. I was a bit harsh. I would not have purchased it if I did not like how it sounded. It is a great amp but NOT for a live situation i.e. rock & roll band/ I mic/d it so it may have been fine to the audience but it was thin and straining behind me. It drove me crazy. So I am an Artist guy now. Sounds full and rich behind me and to the audience
Nice amp. But I purchased a Catalyst in 2021 because of the tests Andertons made. Especially because of the sweet blues tones and medium gain tones. In that ball park, the Catalyst is way better than this Katana.
What do you think of the latest BOSS KATANA Gen3 amplifiers? Let us know in the comments below! 👇🎸
Hi There. what mics do you for this cabinet recording?
Love this particular video. Thank you.
Sounds solid!
@@FMI_TheMixEngineEar Hi - We used a Shure SM57 and a Royer R-121! 🎸🔊🎤
Shure SM57: www.guitarcenter.com/Shure/SM57-Dynamic-Instrument-Microphone-1274034493845.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Royer R-121: www.guitarcenter.com/Royer/R-121-Ribbon-Microphone-Nickel-1274319728010.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
SM57/R-121 Bundle with special clip: www.guitarcenter.com/Royer/Royer-R-121-Shure-SM57-Recording-Mic-Pack-1500000323393.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Thank you
We love Kirk, such an amazing human being. And he makes the Katana Gen 3 sing. 🙌
Kirk is the best! 🙌
@@guitarcenter He absolutely is. Great video, looks and sounds brilliant 🙌
@@andertons Cheers, gang! Lee, let us know next time you want to pop over for a visit to the Vintage Room at GC Hollywood! 🎸
Marshall dsl 40 vs boss katana? (Any size)
@@MrDEATHCUBEKdsl its tube
Yes! Great demo from Kirk and the team at GC.
🙌🙌
Thanks for putting Kirk on this - what a sound and soul
Had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Kirk in London. Such a Gent and great musician 👍🏻
The amp sounds great too.
Any opportunity to watch Kirk play is a treat! Sold!
The ability of a true blues master to make a guitar sing with very little gain is just special.
Grea to see Kirk again after his recent troubles.
Good choice to have Kirk Fletcher demo this amp. Authentic, great vocals, easy to understand and very likable. Didn't over sell it, plus a good manicure. I watched the full 14 mins due to him and his blues playing skills. Loved the benefit of pushing the mic back for that vintage jazz sound. If it's good enough for Kirk, it's good enough for me. Ordering mine today.
Kirk Fletcher is who I wanna be when I grow up ( I,’m 64 years old)I’ve told him to his face……. He told me OH, NO, NO, NO……. he is an awesome person. He once spent about 10 min with my son (about 12 at the time) lending my son one of HIS guitars. He was in Between sets. He played a lick, my son played it back. Kirk just cracked up that my son could play it back. These days I could NEVER get up on stage with Kirk, but, my son ( age 35) could get up with Kirk and play. Some of that is because he took Kirk’s advice to keep playing and practicing……… like I said Kirk is an incredible human being………… love you Kirk!
Stellar demo. I could listen to Kirk play all day long, and talk too! Such a likeable dude. His enthusiasm for the amp is palpable. The new pushed sound is cool. All in all, Katana's are great amps that cover a lot of sonic ground and I always recommend them for people who are starting out or for people who want an easy grab-and-go amp or anyone really who just wants a decent amp for sub 500 dollars.
Wow my favourite bluesman on a Katana, fantastic.
Kirk is a legend. tasty playing and tones!
Shit is boring as hell, really.
@@revolutionday1 I must have missed your video?
@@sixslinger9951 Also you: "this channel doesn't have any content"
*sad horns playing*
They've really outdone themselves with the new voicing on the clean as the compression sounds like what I want out of a clean channel and the added pushed amp. Especially now that cleans and pushed have become quite important to me and sold me on the Katana.
it is really good to see a peaceful soul and heart on a review nice to know you Mate Best wishes from UK❤
Whoa!!! Kirk the man!!! that totally solidifies why I love my katana so much and yes I’ve toured the US Bob James Kirk Whalum
Great u got Kirk to demo!
Just got a Gen 3 Kat 50- lovely. I did a lot of gigs with a Kat 50 Mk1 since 2017, and they just keep going and sound great, and survived a couple of falls out of the van. Don't see a need for any other amp. After years of lugging heavy tube amps around, I now don't miss 'em a bit.
It sounds like those gnarly medium gain tones are no longer the Katana's weakness.
Vibin on your playin Kirk! Nice job showing off all the pretty tones!
Finally, some blues/roots tones out of a Katana! I think the Line6 Catalyst is still ahead in that department, and has XLR out. Five simultaneous stereo effects on the Gen 3 Katana is a definite plus, though. So much value at a beginner price point!
There is an XLR out on the higher end ones like the head, katana artist etc
The problem with the Catalyst is it is line 6.....I have some other Roland/boss gear. And Roland/boss really infuriates me sometimes. But they're stuff is just bulletproof.
Man, I'm digging this Amp so hard because it's showing of "tone" that is more like I like
What a great player and great guy. Never thought I’d like this as much as I do.
Katanas are popular but still underrated.
@RidgebackHQI read a comment once saying that Jimmy Page was underrated. It still bothers me, these damn mouth breathers
Love your tone, love your playing. Your gold top tones remind me of Bruce Conte’s ‘57 gold top that he used with Tower Of Power. Great demo of the Kat gen3. They are great amps for the money. Thanks for sharing.
With these great new clean tones, now I'm interested.
This is the kind of demo I like to see. If you are a working musician. This is more than likely what you are going to be playing.
Nice playing, great tones.
Cool amp.
Pretty great video! Glad they focused on blues and not metal like most boss products. I have the MK2 100 1x12, I gigged out with it regularly for year now and it’s better than any tube amp I’ve ever taken out. It’s got great tones at any or no volume on stage and the foot controller opens it up to being a great versatile tool. I’m not saying it’s better sounding than a tube amp being pushed, but it’s better in the fact I can dial in my tone and when asked to turn down it’s as good with low volume as it is cranked. Tube amps are not like that.
For the price, you cant go wrong. Just pre-ordered at GC!!!
I have a Katana 50 and a Boss eband amp and connected the two and magic happened! Boss has got to follow up on that eband idea with a bigger screen and more drum accompaniment and whatever else they can throw in there!!😎🤘Gen 5.
Not sure which I like more, Kirk or the amp. Excellent playing and many genres covered, thanks a lot for this demo.
Does this guitar amp have some good bass from the woofers? Like 12 inch woofer? If the back is fully open, that means no bass from it?? I thought closed enclosures would make more bass but if the back is fully open, no bass ability?
Awesome demo.
The pushed setting sounds great. Never liked the clean setting on the older models. I would love to do a side by side comparison with my Roland Blues Cube Hot.
I may have to pull the trigger on this amp.
I also have a blues cube hot and am contemplating getting this amp. But I’m hesitant because I sold my katana 100 mkii and got the Roland amp shortly after. Remembering how much better I thought the blues cube sounded over the katana makes me cautious about buying another katana amp. But they have worked on and improved the sound on gen 3 so maybe I will give it another try someday. Still don’t think it will beat what I’m getting out of my Roland amp. Won’t ever be getting rid of the Roland amplifier but still somewhat interested in the new gen 3 katana’s.
Cheers
@@brianrollins7275 , Yes the Roland Blues Cubes are fantastic amps.
Yep, it really sounds good! I’ll have to play one of these and see how it feels.
Such a missed opportunity. The katana Go has a small LCD screen that allows for a tuner and to see what effect is selected so you don't have to carry a crib sheet to see what effect "yellow" is. It's their own design! Why isn't it in the Katana? Such a shame.
My God! Kirk just has the touch 👍
Honey… I have to run down to guitar center and pick up a gen 3 Katana 🎉🎉🎉😅
Man Kirk is the goat 🐐🐐🐐
Tempted on trying these? How do these stack up against my Marshall dsl 40
What foot switch do you recommend for this gen 3? And what bluetooth device should I buy for connectivity among my iphone and amp?
Yay Kirk!!!! 👍👍♥️🎵🎶🎸🎵🎶🙏♥️😎 Great Presentation and Performing!!!! I'm Ordering the 212 Gen 3 🎶🎵🎶🎵🙏♥️😎
bought the artist mk ll 9 months ago. bought the artist gen lll last week from G.C. Yes, the added features are worth it. Unfortunately 😂😂😂. However, connecting them together? Sweet! Low volume dream come true.
Great demo, I want to check this amp out.
First time hearing this man play. Forgot about the amp. Chops so tasty, they need apple sauce.
How do I identify I’m purchasing the gen3?
The first time I saw Kirk play was at a Kid Ramos gig in Fullerton at Stubricks steakhouse. The late GREAT LYNWOOD SLIM fronted the band for the first set. Kirk was in the back corner playing rhythm for Kid. I thought, what’s all this stuff I have been hearing, Kirk Fletcher? He’s not THAT great……..The second set was fronted by the great Kim Wilson, they were about three songs in, Kid started to go into a solo, Kim gave Kid a cross throught sign and pointed to Kirk…….. I found out what kind of a MUSICIAN Kirk is,I have to ask….. Kirk, how much did the roof that you BLEW OFF cost you that night?????? Although he is too humble, he will never admit how GREAT of a blues player he is!!!!!!!
What does the 100 watt have in terms of features that the 50 watt doesn't?
Effects loop
Pretty cool. I bought the Artist MKII combo last year. Ill likely stick with it for now. No complaints.
I promise the Artist Katana eats the Gen 3’s lunch!
@@arnolddealiii4259but what about the gen 3 artist? Seems worth the extra $75 compared to the gen 2 artist.
@RidgebackHQan artist Katana MKII is better than a Katana gen 3. If that doesn’t make sense then I can’t help you.
It's basically a modeller-multi effect unit with a speaker attached in a little cab when all is said and done I think.
Boss make better modellers as stand-alone's that produce much more flexibility in my experience.
Hearing it used here only in blues tones is not a great example of it's other capacity across the board.
I have the 100w Fender Mustang 3 Combo. I'd like to compare them.
Sorry to say, I had that amp and gigged with it one night and hated it. traded it in the next day for The Artist MK2. Killer amp!! I would think the Gen 3 would blow the Mustang away as well. I am going to get the Artist Gen 3. pre-ordered it June 4th
@@johnalfieri1613I'm tending to agree... I just don't feel like it would handle high frequency.. high gain or high anything at a suitable high output level.
As far as using to record vua USB on my computer... it sounds great!.
@@x--LeethaL--x You hit the nail on the head. I was a bit harsh. I would not have purchased it if I did not like how it sounded. It is a great amp but NOT for a live situation i.e. rock & roll band/ I mic/d it so it may have been fine to the audience but it was thin and straining behind me. It drove me crazy. So I am an Artist guy now. Sounds full and rich behind me and to the audience
Hi Is there a way to use a Looper with the 50 ex gen 3? thx
Best demo!!!
This sounds great but I can’t help but think how good this would sound through an old fender blackface super reverb.
Bedroom boys with rope lighting will love this 😅
this man makes me think i don't deserve to play my own guitar, man almighty!
Baby face Fletcher ! 👍👍
Would have been cool if the headphone jack was located on top instead of on the back.
5:13 wow. so so nice.
Goldtop!!!!!
This shows the problem with digital. There is always a new model with updates are the older one you got becomes obsolete.
Remember guys, everything sounds wayyyy better when it’s going through a nice ass pre amp.
The man
This guy knows how to play and he does a much better job of selling the product than those jive turkeys 🦃 who just doodle.
Nice amp. But I purchased a Catalyst in 2021 because of the tests Andertons made. Especially because of the sweet blues tones and medium gain tones. In that ball park, the Catalyst is way better than this Katana.
Cap
You can't loose when you play the blues .
I've wanted one of these for awhile now, but the controls being on the top is just jackass and a deal-breaker for me.
quit being cheap and buy the Katana Artist
This guys HIRED! 😛
Definitely made the Catalyst look wimpy - Fabulous TBirds & Joey B solid player
Fingers = Tone. That equation is the guitarists E= mc2
He can make a toaster sound good.
😀👍👍👍
I think my old boss katana 50 sounds better, the first year boss started making them. 2016 I think